The Brief
- Most of the 60 dogs seized from a Peoria home two weeks ago have been adopted, with only 18 remaining in animal control as detectives continue to review evidence.
- Advocates are citing the case as a test for “Jerry’s Law,” a new state statute designed to simplify animal cruelty prosecutions by broadening the definitions of neglect and suffering.
- No arrests have been made in the Peoria investigation despite police responding to the residence over 100 times.
PEORIA, Ariz. – Peoria Police have provided an update on more than 60 dogs seized from a home two weeks ago, noting that only 18 remain with animal control. Many of the others have already been adopted into new homes.
What we know:
The case has renewed questions about why animal cruelty remains difficult to prosecute. …